The Issue Is
Discussions and debates with top newsmakers about the most controversial and interesting issues impacting California, hosted by FOX 11’s Elex Michaelson and airing on several TV stations across the state.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 26 minutes
- Episodes
- 422
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
295: Larry Elder, Brian Tyler Cohen
This week, Elex catches up with Larry Elder and Brian Tyler Cohen as they both look ahead to the 2024 Presidential Election.
00:26:51 |
Sat 27 May 2023
294: Chasten Buttigieg, Bill Melugin, Rep. Adam Schiff
Chasten Buttigieg talks about his latest book, coming out, the fight over trans rights and more. Bill Melugin of FOX News talks about his time at the U.S.-Mexico border and the end of Title 42, and R…
00:21:21 |
Sat 20 May 2023
293: Sammy Hagar
This week on “The Issue Is,” an exclusive sitdown with The Red Rocker himself, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee and former Van Halen frontman, Sammy Hagar.
00:33:10 |
Sat 13 May 2023
292: The Issue Is: Gavin Newsom on show's 5th anniversary
This week, “The Issue Is” celebrates our fifth anniversary. To mark the occasion, FOX 11’s Elex Michaelson is joined, once again, by the show’s very first guest: California Governor Gavin Newsom.
00:16:28 |
Sat 06 May 2023
291: Arnold Schwarzenegger, April 28
This week on “The Issue Is,” an extensive interview with Arnold Schwarzenegger. California’s former Governor sat down with FOX 11’s Elex Michaelson at two recent events.
00:23:07 |
Sat 29 Apr 2023
290: Mike Pence, Arnold Schwarzenegger, stars of 'Star Trek: Picard'
This week, one of the most star-studded episodes in “The Issue Is” history, an episode that takes us from the streets of Brentwood to the halls of power in Washington D.C. to the deepest corners of s…
00:22:09 |
Sat 22 Apr 2023
289: Katie Porter, Apr. 2023
This week, Rep. Katie Porter joins The Issue Is to discuss her push to move to the upper Congressional chamber in 2025, in addition to her new book.
00:25:28 |
Sat 15 Apr 2023
288: Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Congressman Adam Schiff
Elex Michaelson is joined on "The Issue Is" by Speaker McCarthy - the two talking at the Reagan Presidential Library shortly after the Taiwanese President’s visit. Also joining Michaelson this week i…
00:22:55 |
Sat 08 Apr 2023
287: Mike Murphy, Ro Khanna
An unprecedented week in American politics as Former President Trump was indicted by a grand jury in New York.
00:20:46 |
Sat 01 Apr 2023
286: Karen Bass reflects on 100 days in office
With 100 days now behind her, LA Mayor Karen Bass discusses her progress, and lessons learned, in the fight against homelessness, as well as against rising crime.
00:21:09 |
Sat 25 Mar 2023
285: Harvey Levin
Elex Michaelson visits TMZ for an extensive conversation on TMZ's new 9/11 documentary, the history of TMZ, the stories behind breaking the deaths of Michael Jackson and Kobe Bryant, 2024, and more.
00:22:04 |
Sat 18 Mar 2023
284: California storms and the 95th Academy Awards
This week on The Issue Is we talk about the recent California storms and potential flood dangers with Karla Nemeth, then the 95th Academy Awards takes the spotlight as Variety’s Elizabeth Wagmeister …
00:21:33 |
Sat 11 Mar 2023
283: John Kirby and Seema Mehta
National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby talks about the war in Ukraine, tensions with China, his storied career, and more.
L.A. Times writer Seema Mehta discusses the 2024 California pri…
L.A. Times writer Seema Mehta discusses the 2024 California pri…
00:18:03 |
Sat 04 Mar 2023
283: Mayor Todd Gloria
Elex Michaelson sits down with San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria during USC’s Herb Klein Lecture Series in La Jolla.
00:58:35 |
Sat 04 Mar 2023
282: Barbara Lee, Andrew Yang, Christine Todd Whitman
California is now just over a year from the all-important 2024 primary.
00:20:52 |
Sat 25 Feb 2023
281: George Clooney
This week, an exclusive conversation with George Clooney.
In 2022, the Oscar-winning filmmaker helped establish the Roybal Film and Television Production Magnet School at the Edward R. Roybal Learni…
In 2022, the Oscar-winning filmmaker helped establish the Roybal Film and Television Production Magnet School at the Edward R. Roybal Learni…
00:22:33 |
Sat 18 Feb 2023
280: Bob Costas
This week on "The Issue Is," politics takes a backseat, and sports reigns supreme, as Elex Michaelson is joined in-studio by legendary broadcaster Bob Costas.
00:33:42 |
Sat 11 Feb 2023
279: Rob Bonta, Shane Harris, John McEntee
This week, Elex is joined by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, Democratic activist Shane Harris and former Donald Trump advisor John McEntee.
00:17:59 |
Sat 04 Feb 2023
278: Adam Schiff, Gavin Newsom, Jennifer Siebel Newsom
This week, Elex spoke with Rep. Adam Schiff, who gave his first TV interview since announcing his run for Senate. Governor Gavin Newsom discusses recent mass shooting in California and First Partner …
00:20:59 |
Sat 28 Jan 2023
277: The Issue Is: Rain water, reparations and the RNC
This week, Elex speaks with California Office of Emergency Services' Brian Ferguson to discuss President Biden's visit to California and the federal storm aid. Eric McDonnell, the chair of the San F…
00:21:32 |
Sat 21 Jan 2023
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